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Integrated Science and Art Education for Creative Climate change Communication

An interdisciplinary field trip to a remote marine lab joined graduate students from fine arts and natural resource science departments to think creatively about the topic of climate change and science communication. We followed a learning cycle...

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10/23/17
Earth to Sky “Starter Kit” for Climate Change Communication

These learning resources are provided as a starting point for building fundamental skills needed for engaging the public about climate change as a critical issue affecting public lands and...

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9/29/17
Using Data to Develop a New Membership Program

The Membership program at Longwood Gardens originally launched in 2007 and quickly grew to over 65,000 household Members by 2016. The program, as originally designed, was not able to support future growth while providing an extraordinary member...

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2/27/17
Healing Hearts and Minds through Strolls for Well-Being

Searching for a new way to demonstrate your public garden is “more than just a pretty place?” Attend and learn to harness your garden’s power to improve lives. Public gardens can be a source of reflection and...

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9/24/16
Breaking Traditional Boundaries with Adventure Programming

Wondering how to host a mud run without the mud? Come on a fun adventure and discover how to host a version of RBG’s Adventure Challenge Course in your garden or arboretum. Think about using your space...

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9/24/16
Building a Charismatic Brand

This session isn’t just for marketers. It is for all who believe a brand manifests itself in every expression—whether you offer a class to a niche audience, create a new garden space, help a guest buy a ticket...

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9/24/16
Energy-Saving Trees

Public gardens have the capacity to have a positive influence on their community though interactions with their guests. The Energy-Saving Trees Program offers a platform for gardens to provide service to their...

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9/22/16
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum

Photo Credit: Susan Carpenter, UW-Madison Arboretum

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7/1/16
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USCIS Citizenship Resource Center

The Institute of Museum and Library Services currently partners with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to provide support to libraries through the distribution of information,...

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2/3/16
Public Garden Article: The Buehler Enabling Garden: Gardening for People of All Abilities

The Chicago Botanic Garden always has been committed to the concept of welcoming all visitors--regardless of their abilities--to fully participate in and enjoy its grounds and range of programs. This past summer, 22 years after launching its...

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11/5/15
Green Team Carpool Project

Step by Step Guide for Implementing a Carpool Program

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11/1/15
EPA Carpool Data

Sample Calculation of Emission Reductions and Fuel Savings from a Carpool Program

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11/1/15
Bronx Green-Up

Bronx Green-Up, the community outreach program of The New York Botanical Garden, provides horticultural advice, technical assistance, and training to community gardeners, school groups, and other organizations interested in improving urban...

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10/30/15
Public Relations Society of America

The Public Relations Society of America, based in New York City, is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. The Society has nearly 32,000 professional and student members. PRSA is organized into more than 100 Chapters...

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10/26/15

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